research What should it take to describe a substance or product as 'sperm-safe'
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
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research Menopause and aging, quality of life and sexuality
Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
research Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss
Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.
research Finasteride, a Type 2 5α-reductase inhibitor, in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia
Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, improving growth and density.
research The placebo effect and randomized trials: analysis of conventional medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
research Assessing finasteride-associated sexual dysfunction using the FAERS database
Finasteride use linked to increased risk of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger people.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria to Prepare for Gender Confirmation Surgery
The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.
research 5α-Reductase inhibitors alter steroid metabolism and may contribute to insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and vascular disease: a medical hypothesis
Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
research PCPT, MTOPS and the use of 5ARIs: a Canadian consensus regarding implications for clinical practice
5ARIs like finasteride can help prevent prostate cancer and treat BPH, but guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
research Male fertility and skin diseases
Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
research Endocrine treatment of benign prostatichypertrophy: Current concepts
New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.
research Feasibility of implementing current best clinical practice for people who are using anabolic androgenic steroids within a Swiss primary care practice: a quality assurance study
Integrating best practices for steroid users in Swiss primary care is feasible and beneficial, but doping laws need change.
research Finasteride and Suicide: A Postmarketing Case Series
Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
research Patterns of finasteride use in the male populations of four Nordic countries: A cross-national drug utilization study
Finasteride use varies among Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, with higher usage in Finland and Sweden.
research The prescribing cascade 3.0: a case for recreational drugs in HIV
Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, neurologic, endocrine, and cardiovascular side effects, but these are rare and usually stop after ending treatment.
research Pharmacological Approaches in Managing Symptomatic Relief of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Comprehensive Review
Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
research Isolation and structural identification of a novel minoxidil analogue in an illegal dietary supplement: triaminodil
A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
research Lifestyle Drugs in Old Age – A Mini-Review
Older adults use lifestyle drugs to improve life quality and appearance, but caution is needed due to side effects and potential abuse.
research Finasteride and male fertility
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
research Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Egypt: A Modified Delphi Study
Experts created guidelines for treating hair loss in Egypt, focusing on personalized care.
research Buddha's Way and Modern Approach to Overcome Stress and Anxiety
Buddhist meditation techniques are better for reducing stress and anxiety than modern methods.
research Identification of Established Drugs for Contemporary Indications: A Hospital Based Study
Drug repurposing can be cost-effective but needs more testing for safety and effectiveness.
research Priorities for efficacy trials of gender-affirming hormone therapy with estrogen: collaborative design and results of a community survey
Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.
research Botanical booster: Effective plant molecules for enhancing hair growth
Plant molecules like caffeine and ginsenosides can boost hair growth naturally.
research 5-alpha reductase inhibitors use in prostatic disease and beyond
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.
research Computational Evaluation of Dibenzo Compounds as Potential Dual Inhibitors of Androgen Receptor and 5α-Reductase
Some dibenzo compounds might help treat cancer with fewer side effects.
research Clinical aspects of the metabolic syndrome
Losing weight and eating better are key to managing metabolic syndrome and its related conditions.
research Konvergentna validacija farmakoekonomskih aspekata terapije benigne hiperplazije prostate u Crnoj Gori
Dutasteride is more cost-effective than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in Montenegro.
research S5 IS THE RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY THE BEST CHOICE FOR PATIENTS WITH LOCALLY ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER?
The document does not confirm if radical prostatectomy is the best treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer.